What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor - Women's Residential Services - Flex / PRN position at Lake County?
As a Counselor II at Women’s Residential Services, you will have the opportunity to have a direct healing impact on women with substance use disorders. You will facilitate groups that are evidence-based practices for women with co-occurring disorders, provide interventions that are life-changing, and experience firsthand the miraculous changes these women make in their residential stay. WRS has an 80% success rate and not only do we provide the hope these underserved women need, but we also provide the treatment and coordination of care for long-lasting recovery. Our team is comprised of women who have a passion for making a difference, not only in the clients we serve but in the underserved population as a whole. The emotional rewards of touching another person’s life in such a way that they reach their true potential is something words can not describe. We serve to inspire motivate and engage women to reach their full potential.
Scheduled Hours: As Needed- Preferred 2nd or 3rd shift
- Flex employees must work a minimum of 80 hours per calendar year; and be available to work one (1) fixed or floating holiday each year, if needed.
- Provides education and direction to clients, family members and/or significant others.
- Provides direct services to clients including individual and group treatment.
- Takes responsibility for training in and documenting clinical chart requirements to meet program and state standards.
- Provide an atmosphere of customer service in assuring that clients are treated in a friendly and respectful manner.
- Responds to inquiries, gives appropriate information and referrals, and documents, if necessary.
- Conducts crisis intervention/evaluation/referral to persons in the community or who present themselves at the program. Secures hospitalization, if necessary.
- Performs initial evaluations and assessments of potential clients regarding their appropriateness for participation in the program.
- Serves food to clients in residential programs.
- Assists in facilitating transportation of clients.
- High School diploma or GED and three (3) years’ experience
- Associate's degree in a related field.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or
- Bachelor's in any field and two (2) years' experience, or
- High School diploma or GED and five (5) years' experience
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Hold clinical certification as a (CADC) Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor from the Illinois Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA) or
- Be a licensed professional counselor or licensed clinical professional counselor pursuant to the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing Act; or
- Be a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches pursuant to the Medical Practice Act of 1987; or
- Be licensed as a psychologist pursuant to the Clinical Psychology Practice Act [225 ILCS 15]; or
- Be licensed as a social worker or licensed clinical social worker pursuant to the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act [225 ILCS 20].
Any new professional staff, who will provide clinical services in a treatment or designated program service and who do not meet the requirements of above when hired shall meet the requirements specified in within (2) two years after the date of employment in the substance use disorder (SUD) field. Time in the SUD field is accumulative, it is not per employment episode.
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.
Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.
Currently, you must reside in Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Salary : $22 - $24
